Workplace inspections South Iceland
03. July 2025
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour conducted a workplace inspection initiative in the tourism sector from June 23rd to 25th, which took place at Geysir, Þingvellir, and Gullfoss in the south of Iceland. Participating in the initiative alongside the confederation were the South Iceland Police, the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Directorate of Internal Revenue. The focus was primarily on tourism companies.
Unemployment Benefits Discussed at Meeting Between the Leader of VR and the Minister of Social Affairs
25. June 2025
The Leader of VR, Halla Gunnarsdóttir, emphasized the union’s opposition to government plans to shorten the unemployment benefits period at a meeting with Inga Sæland, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, today, Wednesday, 25 June 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to present the minister with the main priorities of VR’s board regarding housing and social issues affecting wage earners and their families.
